NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU`RE DOWN AND OU — текст песни (B.B. King)

I once lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money I didn`t care
Always taking my friends out for a good time
Buying champagne, gin and wine
But just as soon as my dough got low
I couldn`t find a friend, no place I go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I`m gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it
Till the eagle grins

Nobody knows you when you`re down and out
In your pocket, not one penny
And your friends, you haven`t any
And as soon as you get on your feet again
Everybody is your long lost friend
It`s mighty strange, without a doubt, but
Nobody wants you when you`re down and out

You know folks, I once had a mansion
Way up on the side of a hill
I`d give champagne and caviar parties
Just for fun and get a thrill
But you know things they just can`t stay like that forever
And now I can`t muscle up enough money
To buy a shot of gin

But you know, if I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I`m gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it till the eagle grins
It`s mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you
Nobody needs you
Nobody wants you when you`re down and out